Witness the thrilling match as Spurs dominate 10-man Manchester United with a decisive 3-0 victory at Old Trafford. A game to remember for all fans!
Introduction:
Tottenham Hotspur served a complete football display in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday, as they thumped Manchester United 3-0. Strike by Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski and of course Dominic Solanke ensured that it was cup-tied for Tottenham as United played with 10 men for an hour.
It was, at the very least, the statement performance showing Spurs clinical edge, resilience, and attacking fluidity. The win sends Spurs much further up the Premier League table and piles pressure on a Manchester United side that continues to struggle this season.
A Lightning Start
Tottenham were truly in the ascendancy from the off, and took the lead as early as the third minute through a quite dazzling piece of solo work from Micky van de Ven. The Dutch centre-half set off on an incredible 70-yard run from deep in his own half, slipping past two United players en route before sliding Brennan Johnson in inside the box. And this time, Johnson did not miss, slotting the ball past Andre Onana to give Spurs the lead inside just three minutes.
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For a fourth successive game now, Johnson has scored his fourth successive goal, thereby pointing out the importance of him in the team of Ange Postecoglou. The goal gave a tough time to United, and the defense, which has been pretty fragile throughout the season, was proven wrong.
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United Struggles, Spurs Dominate
The only glimpse of the superiority that Tottenham would enforce through the match was a point the game. United attempted to react by having Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes inject energy somewhere into their flow. Still, Spurs’ defense, led by van de Ven and Cristian Romero, did not let United’s attacking ideas materialize. With this, the Red Devils were totally unable to get any sort of momentum going as their midfield play was exposed by Spurs’ dynamic duo, James Maddison and Yves Bissouma.
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Tensions flared as United players became more frustrated. Yet again, though, here came Bruno Fernandes, who let his feelings control him. A minute remained until the halftime whistle when he lunged in on a reckless tackle on James Maddison and got himself a straight red card. The sending-off left Manchester United to climb a mountain and Spurs without losing any time in utilizing their numerical superiority.
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Kulusevski Doubles Lead
The second half started with Spurs pushing forward and it did not take them long to double their lead. In the 49th minute, Dejan Kulusevski, who had been a constant threat down the right flank, was found in space after Maddison’s pass deflected off a United player. Kulusevski calmly slotted the ball past Onana with a deft finish as United’s defense scrambled and made it 2-0.
That goal came at a great time for Kulusevski given his relentless hard work both on the ball as well as off the ball, making United’s back-line problems for the Swede to defend against. The Swede’s goal turned out to be a point of testimony of confidence from Spurs that they continued in possession of the game, creating chances left, right, and center.
Seals the Deal: Solanke
As the rain poured down at Old Trafford, Tottenham refused to take its foot off the gas. Dominik Solanke, who has been in sublime form so far into the season, got himself into the action to cap a perfect afternoon for the Spurs.
In the 68th minute, Solanke pounced on a loose ball inside the box after Maddison’s shot was blocked. Evidently by default, with his usual poacher’s instinct, he fired the ball into the net to make it 3-0. He made it three in as many appearances to stake up his claim as a reliable goal scorer for Spurs.
United’s Miserable Afternoon
Manchester United, too, experienced another degrading loss in a rather patchy season. Erik ten Hag’s team did not shine as brightly, and flashes of Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho individual brilliance proved inadequate in a serious comeback. United have now lost their third time in five league matches, and such defeats raise more questions as much about their form and leadership is concerned.
All this was compounded when a red card for Bruno Fernandes gave Spurs the chet to keep attacking United, who never really looked like scoring themselves. They were lucky to escape with no more as long-range efforts from Rashford were palmed behind by Spurs new goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Conclusion: Meaningful win for Spurs
Tottenham’s win over Manchester United 3-0 is a big marker for them in the Premier League. On it, their challenge for the top four seems quite a possibility if they keep clinical finishing and solidity in their defense as well as restrained playing of this high-pressure game. Under Postecoglou, the Spurs’ youth mixed with experience seems to gel as experiencee players like Johnson, Kulusevski, and Solanke come into effect in crunch situations.
Victory may prove to be a much-needed wake-up call for Manchester United as this term. At least, three losses have already occurred in the campaign, and with any results like this, Erik ten Hag would have to seek answers pretty fast in order to turnaround United’s fortunes.